Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973)

Notices

Increase of Pension Benefits

Notice No. 1839 of 2022
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Notice No. 1839

4 March 2022

GG 46000

 

Department of Health

 

I, Dr MJ Phaahla, Minister of Health, hereby in terms of Section 105A of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973 (Act No. 78 of 1973), with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, increase the pension benefits which are payable from the State Account of the Compensation Fund as follows:

 

1. Increase pension benefits by CPI of 3.2% per pensioner beneficiary per month with effect from 1 April 2021;
2. Increase the one-sum benefit payable to the widow of the deceased pensioner from R46 022 to R47 495 with effect from 1 April 2021.

 

 

Dr MJ Phaahla, MP

Minister of Health

Date: 7/9/2021